Corney Kegs vs Torpedo Kegs (Morebeer)

[Robert McCoy]

Hi y'all

As I previously posted I plan to kick my home brewing return after the first of the year & intend to take a portion of my tax return to offset the cost of getting into kegging rather than bottling. I saw that MoreBeer has 2 types of kegs the corneys & the torpedos . Can I get your thought on both I'll probably buy 3+. Thanks

 

[stieg000]

Torpedoes come in smaller sizes and stack better. Torpedos cost 20 bucks more because they're new, for a 5g. I don't really see any other difference.

 

[jimmayhugh]

Torpedoes come in smaller sizes and stack better. Torpedos cost 20 bucks more because they're new, for a 5g. I don't really see any other difference.

I have five of the torpedo kegs, and much prefer them to the rubber-bottomed kegs, as they don't mar our tile kitchen floor, which keeps SWMBO happy.

 

[Horseflesh]

I have a mix of Torps and used Cornies. I have a slight preference for the Torps because of the lack of the rubber bottom, a slightly superior dip tube system, and they can be had in a narrow size that better fits my beer fridge.

 

[BrewGinner]

I’m also looking at the Torpedo kegs mainly because they are stackable with the quick disconnects attached. Ideal solution for me to stack in my kegerator to allow me more variety.

 

[Nagorg]

If I had the money (I dont..), these would be nice! Sanke-D is the schiznit!

"PubJug by SABCO"

 

[Jag75]

Never had corney kegs so I dont know. I have torpedo kegs and I like them

 

[mongoose33]

I've got half a dozen Torpedo kegs, also some Corny kegs. I've been gradually replacing the Cornies with Torpedoes.

In addition to the advantages noted above, the two different diameter-sizes allow greater flexibility. The shorter, squattier Torpedo keg can sit on the compressor hump of my keezer, allowing me to use that space for a keg or two. The skinnier ones allow for one additional keg to fit in the bottom of my keezer. And they're all ball-lock, so no fooling w/ pinlock kegs.

I can't recall the Torpedoes ever going on sale, but every once in a while Morebeer has either a percent-off sale, or something like $25-off an order of $150 or more. When I see that, I order a couple of Torpedoes. Two cost $190 (for the 5-gallon), but subtract the $25 and you're down to $82.50 each. When I buy 'em, I sell off a couple of cornies ($50 each) so upgrading costs me $32.50 per keg.

 

[Jag75]

I've got half a dozen Torpedo kegs, also some Corny kegs. I've been gradually replacing the Cornies with Torpedoes.

In addition to the advantages noted above, the two different diameter-sizes allow greater flexibility. The shorter, squattier Torpedo keg can sit on the compressor hump of my keezer, allowing me to use that space for a keg or two. The skinnier ones allow for one additional keg to fit in the bottom of my keezer. And they're all ball-lock, so no fooling w/ pinlock kegs.

I can't recall the Torpedoes ever going on sale, but every once in a while Morebeer has either a percent-off sale, or something like $25-off an order of $150 or more. When I see that, I order a couple of Torpedoes. Two cost $190 (for the 5-gallon), but subtract the $25 and you're down to $82.50 each. When I buy 'em, I sell off a couple of cornies ($50 each) so upgrading costs me $32.50 per keg.

Now that's using your dipstick

 

[OSULumberjack]

I grabbed the four pack of used cornies from keg connection?? maybe a couple months ago. Relatively cheap and they all hold pressure just fine. One has seen some serious hits at some point in its life. All I had to do was replace o-rings, which came with. I have had no issues with them to date. I think I kind of like the rubber ends. It feels like a bit of protection when moving the kegs around or shaking them during carbonation.

I figured it was a quick way to get started somewhat inexpensively, but I love the idea of grabbing some torps of different sizes, so I can make better use of keezer real estate. I am also interested in the idea of brewing some smaller batches, so the smaller kegs might be nice rather than having to have a ton of headspace.